Smoked Trout Mousse
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Smoked Trout Mousse
Description
This Smoked Trout Mousse recipe starts by pulsing smoked trout in a food processor to break it down but keep some texture. Softened butter is added to create richness and a smooth base. The mixture incorporates prepared horseradish and lemon juice, which provide a sharp, tangy contrast to the smoky fish flavor. Whipping cream is added to lighten the texture and add creaminess.
The mousse is pulsed just until blended but not entirely smooth, retaining some small flakes of fish for bite and visual appeal. White pepper and kosher salt balance seasoning without overwhelming the delicate flavors. It is finished with optional chopped fresh chives or dill to introduce mild herbal freshness and color.
Chilled, this mousse serves well as an appetizer spread on toast, crackers, or vegetables. Its creamy texture pairs well with the smokiness of the trout and the subtle heat of horseradish. It offers an elegant, easy-to-prepare dish for entertaining or light snacks.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces smoked trout skinned and boned (or smoked mackerel)
- 6 ounces butter softened, unsalted
- 1 1/2 teaspoon horseradish prepared, not creamed
- 3 Tablespoons whipping cream
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- white pepper to taste, kosher salt
- chive finely chopped, (optional, fresh
- dill finely chopped (optional, fresh
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse trout for 10-15 seconds
- Add butter and pulse an additional 5-10 seconds.
- Add cream, horseradish, lemon juice and seasonings and pulse until mousse is blended, but not completely smooth, about 10 to 20 seconds.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with additional lemon juice, salt and white pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh chives or dill.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 647IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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